read and demonstrate an understanding of a variety of literary, informational, and graphic texts, using a range of strategies to construct meaning
recognize a variety of text forms, text features, and stylistic elements and demonstrate understanding of how they help communicate meaning
Writing
generate, gather, and organize ideas and information to write for an intended purpose and audience
draft and revise their writing, using a variety of literary, informational, and graphic forms and stylistic elements appropriate for the purpose and audience
use editing, proofreading, and publishing skills and strategies, and knowledge of language conventions, to correct errors, refine expression, and present their work effectively
reflect on and identify their strengths as writers, areas for improvement, and the strategies they found most helpful at different stages in the writing process
Learning Goals
Read a variety of texts
Use reading comprehension strategies
Analyze reading texts for a variety of elements
Evaluate the effectiveness of reading texts
Identify topic, purpose, and audience when writing
Generate and develop writing ideas
Research information to support ideas
Organize writing pieces
Review writing pieces
Make inferences and connections between texts
Use different writing forms for different audiences.
Use a different voice for different audiences.
Use descriptive language.
Write effective sentences and connect them together.
Edit and revise writing.
Produce drafts of writing.
Use correct spelling.
Use effective vocabulary in writing.
Use punctuation correctly.
Use grammar correctly in writing.
Proofread writing.
Use a variety of presentation styles when writing.
Produce final drafts.
Assignment Overview
Throughout this lesson, you have learned about the importance of small details that have a large impact on the overall finished product. First, you learned about the importance of using appropriate font to convey meaning. Next, you understood different methods to improve your word choice to make effective sentences. After, we addressed the importance of stepping back in time to reflect on how past experiences have led to your personal growth as a writer and reader. You applied these reflective skills in a forum post on your Author Research Essay, which you have worked though this entire unit. Now, you will be putting all the skills you have learned to use in the following summative activity.
